Lower Dianne Lake Fishing near Havana, Florida

• Overview

  Lower Dianne Lake is a Leon County water, Florida side. This is warm bottomland ground. With some 63 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is high ground by Florida standards. For supplies, Havana is 11 miles out. Beyond it, Tallahassee at 11 miles and Midway at 15 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lower Dianne Lake

  Federal mapping classes it as a reservoir, so the level is managed rather than natural. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Florida gar, bluegill and swamp darter. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. On Lower Dianne Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 51°F to 81°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Lower Dianne Lake by conditions rather than dates. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Lake Monkey Business sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Lower Dianne Lake are worth checking on the day.